Ummon

Pricing as disclosed

• 40g — $82.00

Everything disclosed on the product page

Variants

[ { "size": "40g Can", "url": "https://ippodotea.com/products/ummon-no-mukashi-40g", "price_usd": 82, "package_dimensions": "2.1\" x 2.1\" x 2.6\"", "availability": "Pre-order, estimated restock Saturday, July 25" }, { "size": "40g Bag", "url": "https://ippodotea.com/products/ummon-40g-bag", "price_usd": 81, "package_dimensions": "4.4\" x 1.2\" x 5.9\"", "packaging": "White resealable zip bag", "availability": "Pre-order, estimated restock Saturday, July 25" } ]

Listed Name

Ummon (also referenced as 'Ummon no Mukashi' in the can product's URL)

Category

Matcha, Ceremonial Matcha Green Tea

Net Weight

1.4 oz (40g)

Brand Origin

Blended and packaged in Japan by Ippodo Tea, Kyoto; family-run Japanese tea company founded in Kyoto in 1717

Free Shipping Threshold

$39 USD

Shelf Life

Consume quickly

Serving Sizes

{ "usucha": "2g (1 tsp)", "koicha": "4g (2 tsp)" }

Flavor Category

Rich & Robust

Color Profile

Deep emerald green with strong blue tinge

Tasting Notes

Ummon has a powerful umami, deep emerald green color, and sweet aroma; a treat to be savored. One of the richest, most full-forced matcha blends with balanced sweetness, umami, and not-unpleasant astringency. Leadership commentary: 'sweetness and umami at first sip' with pleasant aftertaste; 'abundant, rich fragrance' with 'bright umami'; 'not a reserved nor light tasting matcha'; balanced by 'not-unpleasant astringency'; 'full' sweetness and umami with 'powerful impression'; 'pleasant taste that envelops your palate'.

Brewing Instructions

[ "Usucha (Classic): 2g matcha, 60mL water at 80C (176F), whisk 15 seconds in 'M' shape", "Koicha (Thick): 4g matcha, 30mL water at 80C, mix slowly 15 seconds back-and-forth", "Iced Matcha: 2g matcha, 60mL water at 80C, whisk 15 seconds, add 1-2 ice cubes", "Cold-Whisked: 2g matcha, 60mL cold water at 5C (40F), whisk 15 seconds" ]

Customer Rating

4.89 / 5 stars

Review Count

721

Sample Reviews

[ "rich and delightful flavor", "no bitter or grassy notes", "creamy texture, full-bodied profile, smooth finish", "chocolate-like aroma noted by customers", "very expensive despite quality (one reviewer)" ]

Recommended Use Case

comparing Ippodo matcha by richness, umami, preparation style, and format

Related Accessories

[ "Matcha Whisk (Chasen) - sold out", "Tea Strainer (Chakoshi) - sold out", "Tea Bowl with Spout - sold out" ]

Certifications Awards

none disclosed

Cultivar

not disclosed

Region Farm

not disclosed beyond Kyoto blending/packaging

Harvest Timing

not disclosed

Ingredients

not explicitly listed (matcha powder)

Research notes

Two size/format variants found (40g can, 40g bag), both identical in tasting notes, rating (4.89/5, 721 reviews), and brewing instructions. The can variant's URL slug is 'ummon-no-mukashi-40g' suggesting 'no Mukashi' may be part of the formal/traditional product name, though the displayed product title on-page is simply 'Ummon'.

Secondary sources

{
  "rating_or_verdict": "Best Splurge",
  "notes": "Described as 'earthy, smooth on the palate and complex with an umami flavor'. Sourced via secondary citation; F&W's own page was inaccessible directly."
}

{
  "rating_or_verdict": "Best Overall — $58, ceremonial grade",
  "notes": "Recommended by Karina Hoshikawa (Refinery29), Justin Iso, and Remy Morimoto Park (Veggiekins); 'earthy, creamy' with strong umami. Kyoto-based brand dating to the 1700s; listed as out of stock at capture time. Accessed via reader-proxy fetch (nymag.com blocks direct automated fetches)."
}

{
  "rating_or_verdict": "Tested, excluded from top picks",
  "notes": "'Umami flavor, reminiscent of asparagus and kombu seaweed' — but supply chain/availability issues limited it at test time, per the article."
}

{
  "tier": "Tier 2 - Matcha Mommy Approved",
  "price_noted": "$21.95",
  "notes": "Also included in the '8 brands' recap video as a positive callout."
}

{
  "notes": "Named in title/description as one of the best matcha brands she'd rebuy, from a 34-powder collection review. Specific product/score not retrievable without transcript access."
}